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Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage Volume 1 Review

Chaos ensues in the Underworld when Eros shoots the ruthless Lord Hades with one of his arrows. Now Hades is fated to fall in love with the next person he sees!

Sarah • 10th December 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Business Proposal Volume 2 Review

Hari Shin and Taemu Kang start practicing their fake relationship, but an accident with a potted plant might ruin all of their progress and reveal Hari's identity.

Noemi10 • 9th December 2023

Manga Review

Kiss the Scars of the Girls Volume 1 Review

A yuri manga with Class-S tropes and vampires? What could go wrong? Our review of the first volume is here.

darkstorm • 8th December 2023

Manga Review

The Black Cat & the Vampire Volume 2 Review

With Yuki having discovered the existence of vampires, Volume 2 of Black Cat & the Vampire leaves him with plenty of questions that need answering. Not least, what will become of his relationship with Jean now he knows the truth about him being one of the vampires?

Demelza • 7th December 2023

Manga Review

A Sign of Affection Volumes 6 & 7 Review

The latest volumes of the romance series are out now, but what new challenges await for the couple? Find out in our review!

darkstorm • 6th December 2023

Manga Review

Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In Volume 1 Review

Ogami-san keeps herself isolated from her classmates for fear that she will blurt out her inner fantasies about the male body and sex, but when she meets Yaginuma-kun, she realises she might not be the only one isolating themselves...

Demelza • 5th December 2023

Manga Review

Minato’s Laundromat Volume 1 Review

Minato has escaped the corporate daily grind to take over his grandfather’s shabby laundromat. So why does he feel so hot and bothered when a friendly, good-looking high-schooler starts using the facilities?

Sarah • 4th December 2023

Anime Review

Pokémon Horizons: The Series – Episodes 1-6 Review

The first post-Ash Ketchum series makes its UK debut in the BBC's first anime premiere in 20 years.

Ian Wolf • 3rd December 2023

Book Review

King’s Proposal Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Reunited with protagonist Mushiki, we find out what awaits him in two more volumes of Koushi Tachibana's King's Proposal.

Demelza • 3rd December 2023

Manga Review

[Oshi No Ko] Volume 4 Review

Volume 4 of Oshi No Ko isn’t as densely packed with themes and drama as the previous volumes, but it’s still an entertaining ride with great character moments and the building mystery of Aqua’s investigation alongside it.

darkstorm • 2nd December 2023

News

Your Lie In April Musical Europe Premiere Debuts in London in 2024

The producers of the 'Death Note The Musical in Concert' bring 'Your Lie in April The Musical' Premiere to London next year!

darkstorm • 1st December 2023

Opinion

AUKN Writers Celebrate Death Note’s 20th Anniversary

The Shonen Jump sensation turns 20 years old! The Anime UK News team reminisce on the series that captured the hearts of an entire generation of anime and manga fans, and ask: does it still hold up in 2023?

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2023

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2023 Roundup

After attending the 2023 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, AUKN writers reflect on both the best and the worst of what this year's festival had to offer.

AUKN Staff • 30th November 2023

News

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCES SOLO LEVELING PREMIERE SCREENING

Premiere Screening to take place in December in UK, France and Germany

‘The beloved Korean manhwa Solo Leveling, written by Chugong and illustrated by DUBU (REDICE Studio), will be adapted…

Sarah • 29th November 2023

Manga Review

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Volume 2 Review

Having left the village he's spent his whole life in, Yuru finds himself in Tokyo, a vast city with technology that's completely alien to him. But while he should be laying low, Yuru can't help but wonder where his sister Asa is...

Demelza • 29th November 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

The Star Seekers Volume 1 Review

Star One is an idol group with no magical power. But when they get attacked during a concert, their powers start to manifest. Now they need to to deal with a secret organisation that's out to destroy them!

Noemi10 • 28th November 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology Review

It’s always interesting to see little glimpses of other mangakas’ interpretations of a well-loved manga series – and here the characters from Sasaki and Miyano get the full anthology treatment!

Sarah • 27th November 2023

Manga Review

Wave, Listen to Me! Volume 9 Review

Volume 9 is something of a mixed bag from a story perspective as the cult and kidnapping elements have already been explored in earlier volumes, but does offer some nice quieter moments and maintains the charm and likeable character dynamics established so far.

HWR • 25th November 2023

Manga Review

Super Morning Star Volume 1 Review

When two high school students bump into each other backstage at a super sentai show, Honda is surprised to discover that his classmate Kaido is performing as one of the Rangers! But now Honda knows Kaido’s secret – can he be trusted to keep it?

Sarah • 24th November 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Jungle Juice Volume 1 Review

Suchan has a secret: he has dragonfly wings. However, he discovers other people like him who are a cross between human and insect, and learns that there is a way for him to become fully human once again...if he can survive long enough.

Noemi10 • 23rd November 2023